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One of my full sets (15 - 20 minutes) usually includes use of veil and may include finger cymbals or sword, depending on the venue. Music and dance from beginning to end will vary in tempos, rhythms, and moods.

I pride myself on my ability to make everyone feel included and relaxed. My shows are fun, elegant and enjoyable for all. I will generally get folks up to dance with me during the set and will take requests from hosts/organizers about who would and would not like to be pulled up. For birthdays and weddings, I include special focus on the person(s) being honoured, and you keep the music as a souvenir.

Costuming can include the classic bra, belt and skirt (bedlah), beledi dress, or folk styles. I generally pick based on the kind of venue, performance and audience.

Performance styles and prop work offered:

• Egyptian raks sharqi (Orientale, cabaret style) - classical and modern;
• Drum solo;
• Veil;
• Finger cymbals;
• North American cabaret bellydance (hybrid Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, Moroccan, jazz, modern) - including veil, and sword;
• Floorwork upon request, depending on venue;
• Egyptian and other Middle Eastern folk / regional styles:
  • Saidi;
  • Raks al assaya (cane);
  • Ghawazee;
  • Raks beledi;
  • Raks shaabi / pop;
  • Meleyya Leff;
  • Khaleegi;
  • Debke;
• Other:
  • Fusion;
  • Fantasy;
  • Comedy / parody (ex. "raks al haqqi" - the hockey stick dance).

Sorry, I will not carry signs, cakes or other non-dance related itmes. Please do not ask a dancer to write messages on her body - no "Happy Birthday" on the belly!

I arrive 15-20 minutes in advance of the start time. Please provide a private, secure space as a change room.

25% deposit is due in advnace, remainder is due upon arrival.

December, May and June are peak times. Bookings fill up quickly.